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The Role of a Supportive Therapy Environment in Managing Anxiety
People that deal with anxiety need to realize that a peaceful environment is more important than they think. Anxiety can affect people on a day to day basis, affecting even small things such as socializing, or even dealing with stressful situations. This is why the environment that someone is in can really affect a person’s feelings, and how comfortable they can feel in different situations.
amal siddiqi
5 days ago3 min read


What Telehealth Therapy Can Hold (and What It Can't)
A common concern about telehealth therapy is whether the work can go as deep on a screen, or over a phone, as it would in a room. It's a fair question. Most of us carry an image of therapy as two people in a quiet office, with the sense of having entered a particular kind of space set apart from the rest of life. Telehealth seems, at first, to remove all of that. What I've found is that less is removed than people expect. Some things are, though, and both pieces are worth ack

Catherine Comiskey, LCSW
Apr 266 min read


How to Know If You Need Therapy (And When to Start)
Many people in Houston consider therapy long before they ever schedule an appointment. They wonder if their struggles are “serious enough,” if they should be able to handle things on their own, or if therapy is only for people in crisis. The truth is that therapy is not just for emergencies. Therapy is for anyone who wants support, clarity, or relief from ongoing emotional strain.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Apr 213 min read


High-Functioning Anxiety in Houston: When You Look Fine but Don’t Feel Fine
High-functioning anxiety is not an official diagnosis, but it is a very real experience for many people, especially in a big, busy city like Houston. From the outside, you may look successful, organized, and capable. You show up to work. You meet deadlines. You manage family responsibilities. Inside, however, it can feel like your nervous system never truly turns off.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Jan 153 min read


How Long Does Therapy Take? What the Research (and Therapists) Say
If you’re considering starting therapy, one of the most common and understandable questions is: How long does therapy take?
The answer isn’t always straightforward. The length of therapy depends on several personal, clinical, and practical factors. But there is research to guide us, as well as the insights of experienced therapists.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Jul 29, 20253 min read


Do these 4 things and you'll never need to see a therapist again
esearch does support the idea that certain lifestyle habits can have a meaningful impact on mental health and overall well-being.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Apr 6, 20258 min read


The Courage To Be Vulnerable in the Therapy Room
Vulnerability is often the keystone of the human experience due to its relationship with empathy, intimacy, connection, and psychological we

Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza, LPC
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Lie Down, Let Go: The Surprising Perks of Therapy on the Couch
Ever wonder why, in movies or on TV shows, people always seem to be lying on a couch when they’re seeing a therapist?

Catherine Comiskey, LCSW
Jan 26, 20253 min read


How to Navigate Power Struggles in Couples and Build Stronger Relationships
In relationships, a power struggle is not just about who gets to make decisions, but about a deeper, emotional battle for control,

Catherine Comiskey, LCSW
Jan 11, 20256 min read


Healing through Mourning
Mourning refers to the emotional and psychological process of coming to terms with losses

Catherine Comiskey, LCSW
Dec 16, 20244 min read


The Importance of Fit Between Therapist and Client
The fit between therapist and client is essential for personal growth.

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Nov 7, 20243 min read


The Benefits of Group Therapy: Healing Together
Understanding Group Therapy: A Collective Approach to Healing
Group therapy involves a small number of individuals who meet regularly
Trang Vo
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Signs Your Teen Might Be Struggling With Their Mental Health
Learn signs that your teen might be struggling with their mental health and could benefit from therapy

Daniel Katz, Psy.D
Jun 18, 20242 min read


Therapy for Narcissism
Therapy can help individuals with NPD develop more adaptive ways of thinking, relating to others, and coping with life stressors. Learn more

Shea McTaggart, Psy.D.
May 14, 20245 min read


Are You Thinking About Leaving Therapy?
There are a lot of reasons you may be considering ending therapy. Maybe you've gotten everything you need out of it. Perhaps you want...

Emma Barr, LPA
Oct 27, 20233 min read


The Intangible Tools of Therapy
Often, we arrive to therapy with the quest to build a toolkit or a set of skills we can call upon to better manage our lives. Many...

Catherine Comiskey, LCSW
Oct 24, 20234 min read


Getting Started
Hello. My name is Anthony Tamborello. I recently joined the Houston Therapy team in early September, and this is my first blog post here....
tamborello0
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Understanding Therapist Licensures
Understanding different acronyms in therapy can be confusing, even more so when you are looking to understand the different licensures and w
info978887
Jun 15, 20232 min read


Your Brain on Trauma: Looking at Borderline Personality Disorder from a Trauma Perspective
Trauma is a fickle thing. It is highly nuanced and difficult to predict how it will affect an individual. It can also be difficult to...

Elizabeth Seabolt-Esparza, LPC
Jun 7, 20235 min read


The "Poor Baby" Technique: Instant Relationship Relief!
When I was in my master’s program studying marriage and family therapy, I had a wonderful supervisor who taught me the #1 tip that I...

birkhold3
May 31, 20234 min read
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